Get Two-Line Element (TLE) data for a satellite by NORAD ID
AI agents call get_satellite_tle to retrieve information from N2YO Satellite Tracker MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool performs a straightforward data retrieval operation (get) on publicly available satellite orbit parameters. It has no side effects, does not execute code or commands, does not modify data, and does not involve financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an AI agent could at worst retrieve TLE data for many satellites, which is already public information.
From the tool's definition The tool 'Get Two-Line Element (TLE) data for a satellite by NORAD ID' retrieves publicly available orbital data without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. TLE data is standard astronomical/space tracking information.
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Get Two-Line Element (TLE) data for a satellite by NORAD ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the N2YO Satellite Tracker MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the N2YO Satellite Tracker MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_satellite_tle: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches N2YO Satellite Tracker MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_satellite_tle is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_satellite_tle rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_satellite_tle. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
get_satellite_tle is provided by the N2YO Satellite Tracker MCP Server MCP server (maxwellcalkin/n2yo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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